Suzuki Shows Off Their Tiny Car Fetish in Tokyo
At the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, Suzuki came with their all new hybrid Swift plug-in, as well as the Alto – proving Suzuki is gaining a small car fetish. For a while the new Suzuki Swift Hybrid has been chatted about online, now we finally see the small hatchback plug-in in the flesh! The Swift features a 55 kW electric motor, a battery, and a small engine. Power comes from a 2.66kWh lithium-ion battery, which enables the car to travel up to 20 km (12.4 miles) on electricity alone. When the battery becomes low, a 0.66-liter engine (with an output of 40kW) recharges it. Like all plug-in hybrids, the Swift can also be recharged via a standard household outlet.
Also at the Tokyo Motor Show was the Suzuki Alto – another in the auto makers small car line up. The conept, ready for 2011, “the future of the mini vehicle,” the Alto was designed with a slightly redesigned rear end to accommodate more luggage capacity than the standard Alto. Inside, the car features a “highly legible speedometer, an easy-to-use floor-mounted shifter, and user-friendly switches and storage spaces.”
Speaking of room, the concept measures 3,395mm long, 1,475mm wide, and 1,535mm high. With a 2,400mm wheelbase, the Alto can accommodate up to four occupants. Other details are limited for now, but we hopee to see Alto hit American streets in a year. Pics via WCF.
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